Alternative and Punk
Best Album: Green Day - American Idiot
The title track is the 'London Calling' of a new generation and the rest is a sweeping piece of rock opera. Brilliant, perfect return to form.
Runner up: Scissor Sisters - Scissor Sisters
Metal and Hard Rock
Best album: Rammstein - Reise Reise
Still as over-exaggerated as ever, but they haven't lost their sarcastic edge. Grotesque yet compelling.
Runner up: Velvet Revolver - Contraband
Pop/Rock
Best Album: John Butler Trio - Sunrise Over Sea
The trio's best release yet. Without a doubt Australia's number one musical talents.
Runner Up: Los Lonely Boys - Los Lonely Boys
World Beat / Hip Hop / Reggae
Best Album: Toots and the Maytals - True Love
All of the Maytals' classics re-wrought featuring stars of the modern musical landscape. A great starting off point for anyone wanting to delve deeper into the Maytals extensive back library.
Runner up: Ozomatli - Street Signs
Best Album: Green Day - American Idiot
The title track is the 'London Calling' of a new generation and the rest is a sweeping piece of rock opera. Brilliant, perfect return to form.
Runner up: Scissor Sisters - Scissor Sisters
Metal and Hard Rock
Best album: Rammstein - Reise Reise
Still as over-exaggerated as ever, but they haven't lost their sarcastic edge. Grotesque yet compelling.
Runner up: Velvet Revolver - Contraband
Pop/Rock
Best Album: John Butler Trio - Sunrise Over Sea
The trio's best release yet. Without a doubt Australia's number one musical talents.
Runner Up: Los Lonely Boys - Los Lonely Boys
World Beat / Hip Hop / Reggae
Best Album: Toots and the Maytals - True Love
All of the Maytals' classics re-wrought featuring stars of the modern musical landscape. A great starting off point for anyone wanting to delve deeper into the Maytals extensive back library.
Runner up: Ozomatli - Street Signs